Letter to Theodore Graebner - May 6, 1919
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Harrisburg, [Pennsylvania], May 6, 1919. Dear Brother,- Enclosed clipping from The Patriot, Harrisburg, [Pennsylvania], of May 5th, may be of some interest to you as it shows the position taken by the Governor of Pennsylvania with reference to a bill which was passed to forbid the teaching of German in the public and normal schools of this State. I am glad that we at least have a governor who has not lost his head. Tomorrow is the last day on which new bills may be introduced during this session of the Legislature. I feel safe in saying that it is not likely that any attempt will be made to pass legislation forbidding the use of German in private schools and churches. With fraternal greetings and best wishes, I am, Yours cordially E.H. [signature illegible] 338 L. 13th st. P.S. The [ms illegible: 2 wds] clipping is from this evenings Hdq Telegraph. It was added to show that some [Pennsylvania] idiots are [ms illegible: 1 wd] as possible as our governor. EHP
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| Title | Letter to Theodore Graebner - May 6, 1919 |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Source | Unknown. Letter to Theodore Graebner. 06 May 1919. Graebner, Theodore Collection. Concordia Historical Institute, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | Letter an unknown author to Professor Theodore Graebner. The author stated that he had attached two newspaper clippings in his letter. These clippings addressed the Governor of Pennsylvania and his decision to veto a bill that would abolish the teaching of the German language in public and normal schools. Graebner was a Lutheran Pastor and Professor of Philosophy and New Testament Interpretation at the Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a gifted writer and influential theologian. Throughout his life he wrote various German and English publications including the Lutheran Witness. Graebner helped shape the teachings and culture of the Missouri Synod. |
| Subject LCSH | German language--20th century |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; German Americans; Censorship |
| Contributing Institution | Concordia Historical Institute |
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| Date Original | May 6, 1919 |
| Language | English |